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How to get fromMadurai to Thennangurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Thennangur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Melmaruvatturtrain train 06018 / ...
    6h 4m
    ₹1,255–3,227

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Melmaruvathurbus bus Madurai - Melmaruvathur
    6h 11m
    ₹1,444–2,803

  3. Drive  364.8 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Thennangurcar car 364.8 km
    5h 30m
    ₹4,083–5,898

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Thennangurtaxi taxi 364.8 km
    5h 30m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Fly, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Melmaruvattur to Thennangurtaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    ₹6,537–11,613

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Tindivanambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Thennangurtaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    ₹1,863–7,356

  7. Train via Virudhachalam

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Melmaruvatturtrain train 06070 / ...
    6h 44m
    ₹1,360–4,090

Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Thennangur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Melmaruvattur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Madurai to Melmaruvathur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Jayavin Travels also services this route once daily.

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